Happy Holidays!  As 2013 comes to an end, we not only reflect on the people and events that have touched our lives, we look forward to the new adventures that await us this coming year.  Some of us have been around a little longer than we care to admit…some of us remember things that the current generation has never even heard of.  Dormont Appliance opened in 1949 when one of the hottest items was a wringer washer! 

What is a wringer washer you young people ask?   It is an old style washing machine that requires a lot more work than an automatic washing machine…basically it was a basin that would be filled with water and soap, and a roller that looked sort of like a big pasta machine that clothes were pressed through to remove excess water.  (check out http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-wringer-washing-machine.htm or https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+wringer+washing+machine&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=i_efUtb0M4vPsASJ54H4Ag&ved=0CFEQsAQ&biw=905&bih=588 )

Now that we are welcoming 2014, we are excited to see how the appliance industry will improve.   Some of us may argue that the older ways were better.  Appliances lasted longer.  But there are many perks to the new technology.   GE has imagined the technological enhancements that will change the way we live and how our homes will look a dozen years from now.  How about an in-the-sink dishwashing system that not only washes your dishes, it cleans your produce until there are no traces of dirt or bacteria!  Well, it may not be something we will see in 2014, but it is definitely one of the concepts being developed for future use.  Please check out the link below to see how GE Appliances is working to make appliances of the future.  Now all we need is Rosy the robot!

Using its expanded industrial design team and advanced development engineers, GE Appliances has envisioned the home of 2025. http://pbxx.it/Z1sS

 

Fall Back in style!

 

This weekend is the start of daylight savings, and this coming month is the start of holiday savings.

Retailers everywhere will be advertising some great deals, including us!

Look out for all of the One Day Sales, Super Saturdays, Going Out of Business (again), and of course Black Friday Deals.  The advertising will be everywhere.  This year some retailers have decided to open on Thanksgiving Day.  Because Dormont Appliance is a family owned business, because we value friends and family and the special occasions we get to spend with friends and family, we will remained closed on Thanksgiving.  Deal hunters rest assured we will still have some great offers.  Expect to get extra savings on Energy Star laundry pairs, the hottest new trends in cooking appliances, and more.  If a new range is on your list of things to get before Thanksgiving, consider something with a temperature probe.  It lets your oven know when your roasts, etc. are done.  Stress free cooking!

Temperature probes are available from many of the manufacturers including GE and Electrolux.  They both offer stylish designs that make cooking look as good as the food.

 

Check out:

http://dormontappliance.com/products/General-Electric/ge/cgs985setss.html

http://dormontappliance.com/products/electrolux/ew30es65gs.html

 

It is hard to believe that fall is already here.  It is hard to think about Halloween and Thanksgiving with so many sunny days and baseball games left to enjoy!  But if you look on the bright side, the holidays inspire lots of great home cooked meals and treats.  Everything from spider shaped sugar cookies and pumpkin pie, to roasted turkey and gourmet pasta bakes. 
This year, the appliance industry has focused a lot on convenience in the kitchen.  Most manufacturers now have double oven ranges that give you the ability to make two recipes at the same time.  Dishwashers have improved water coverage for better results, and refrigerators have convenience trays and extra dispenser features.  Dormont Appliance has a wide variety of new products on display if you have a chance to stop in.  Summer hours of operation will stay in effect throughout the rest of the year to make it easier for people to stop in after work.  Dormont Appliance is open until 8pm Monday through Thursday. 
Fall will also bring a lot of consumer promotions.  Look out for special offers on Columbus Day and Veterans' Day.  Currently, Frigidaire and Electrolux are offering free gifts with select purchases.  Rebates need to be submitted, but it is a small inconvenience for 6 months worth of Finish dishwasher tabs, or a $300 cookware set! 
Please contact us if you would like to know if there are any specials on the products that you need.  sales@dormontappliance.com
For now, let us celebrate fall, and Let's Go Bucs!

Summer is here!

It is a great time of year to spend time outside with friends and family.  This Thursday is Independence Day, and Dormont Appliance will be closed so employees can enjoy all of the celebrations.  The store will re-open on Friday, so stop in if you have a chance and check out all of the great sale prices.
In May, Dormont Appliance participated in a Frigidaire contest that gave people the opportunity to win a trip to Niagara Falls.  The winner was recently announced.  Congratulations to Alissa from Tacoma.  Thank you to everyone that entered the contest here at home.  There is a new contest that runs through July 10th.  It would be great to get a local winner!  This contest is for a spa get-away!
Have a safe and happy holiday celebration.

Dormont Appliance is proud to have helped Lynn from the Art All Night Volunteer group.  She sent this great picture of the "Cardboard City" children made with boxes donated by local stores.  Check out their website for the details of their grassroots organization.  Thank you Lynn for letting Dormont Appliance help make it a great event!

For more info, go to:
http://www.artallnight.org/

Now through May 25th, Dormont Appliance is having a Pre-Memorial Day Sale!  There are great deals throughout the stores.  On May 27th, Dormont Appliance will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.  We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and thank those who serve and have served our country.

Congratulations to Frigidaire! Their new French Door refrigerator was awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal.   Almost as good as winning the Stanley Cup!

May is almost here! 

Two more weeks to check out the NEW Frigidaire Affinity High Efficiency Top Load Washer and Dryer with WaterFall™ Wash Jets and Immersion Care Wash Action™ AND enter for a chance to win a trip to Niagara Falls.  Click on the Frigidaire banner on our website to enter.  Good Luck!!!

Something to look forward to after the contest is the start of the Memorial Day events.  Dormont Appliance is planning a great sale to celebrate!

Enjoy the spring weather and check back for updates.

The online auction is coming back!

Visit www.bidpittsburgh.com to get some great deals on all sorts of products, 

INCLUDING APPLIANCES!

Dormont Appliance has posted some great buys...check it out!

 

Come see us at the Pitt Spring Supplier Show!  April 4th at Soldiers & Sailors Ballroom.
http://www.cfo.pitt.edu/pexpress/divsus/index.html
"This is a free event open to anyone with an interest in learning more about sustainability, supplier diversity, cost savings, and purchasing options at the University of Pittsburgh."

New auction starts soon!

BIDPITTSBURGH and DORMONT APPLIANCE CENTERS

are offering a great way to get unbelievable deals on premium appliances.

Register now at www.bidpittsburgh.com

Event Dates:

Wednesday March 20, 2013 8:00am – Tuesday March 26, 2013 4:00pm

It is simple!

Once registered, you can make a bid on any of the items listed.  If you have the winning bid, you may have saved up to 80% on a great new appliance!

Congratulations to Christy F. from Brookline.
She won the raffle at our After Inventory Sale!

Pssst...

The After Inventory Sale starts this weekend!

Congratulations to Sandra S. from the South Hills.
She is the winner of our year-end email contest! 
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